over-the-phone interpretation

Zurich-based remote interpretation startup Interprefy has raised CHF 0.5m in funding and is now valued at CHF 11.5m. Former CLS CEO departs board while CEO of partner company joins new non-exec director. Continue reading

After withdrawing twice, government contracting agency re-issues call for tender on renewal of major framework agreement for interpretation. Vendors under current framework include Semantix and Norway’s Hero Tolk. Continue reading

The UK’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ) releases details about the giant interpretation and translation contract awarded to thebigword, Clarion, and The Language Shop. Learning from past failure, the MoJ steps up monitoring and sends out mystery shoppers. Continue reading

Deadline is February 10, 2017 for offers for this two-year, EUR 10m over-the-phone interpretation and written translation contract; requires sworn translators and interpreters, unless they serve a language or dialect that cannot be objectively assessed. Continue reading

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party questions if the government is doing enough to provide language access for the territory’s ethnic minorities. Government recommends individual departments look for outside vendors if existing arrangements are not enough. Continue reading

Chairman of French Teleperformance Daniel Julien puts his money where his mouth is; buys Language Line for USD 1.5bn. CCO of thebigword not surprised at purchase price, while ATA president says too soon to draw conclusions. Continue reading

Following the playbook of the Crown Commercial Service and the Ministry of Justice, Britain’s NHS launches a tender for translation and interpretation services for the whole of England. Among the requirements: proof that interpreters are vaccinated against tuberculosis and other diseases. Continue reading

Private equity firm Abry Partners said to look for buyers for language service provider LanguageLine, which recently completed successful debt refinancing and was upgraded by Moody’s to B2. Continue reading